The set-up: Buffalo is 5-0-1 and it won't be taking the Ducks by surprise, who are 4-2 to open the new season. This is a big test for the Sabres and I think they're going to falter. They're coming off three straight victories at home, but their next five games present their most difficult of the year so far, with a contest in LA tomorrow night, followed by a home and home set with San Jose, before then playing on the road vs. the Rangers.

The pick: The Ducks lost 4-2 in Boston on Sunday afternoon, but they return home confident with three tough games ahead of them, with the Sabres tonight, followed by Carolina and Calgary. The Ducks also play with revenge here after falling 3-0 at Buffalo last Decenber 22nd. I think it's a great situational play, but also note that Buffalo is a terrible 1-4 (-2.8 units) after shutting out their opponent in its previous game and only 8-13 (-3.9 units) in its last 21 after playing three straight at home, while Anaheim is 5-0 in its last five at The Pond. All things considered, a great price in my opinion.

8* play on the Anaheim Ducks.